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Sincere sympathy to Mr. Alex. Gil- bert, i ather, John William Gilbert, Vancouver, B.C, died Dec. 12th, at St. Paul's Hospital. Sorry to report the illness of Mrs. J. Henry, also the sudden death of one of Cartwright's oldest and highly respected citizens, Mr. Albert Woy, SUSAN CRAWFORTH ALLIN In her 84th year, the death occlrred on Dec. 2nd, at Oshawa General Hos- pital of Susan Crawforth Allin, widow of the late Richard Henry Allin, and a member of one of the early pioneer families in Whitby district, Deceased was born in Whitby Township, July 5th, 1859, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Craw- forth. She was the youngest of a family of ten children. She had lived for 51 years on the farm epst of Whitby. LJ Deceased is survived by one-son, Percy, who is principal of the Con- tinuation School at Blackstock; two grandsons, Richard and John, of 'Blen- heim, and two granddaughters, Muriel of Weston, and Phyllis of Whitby Township. SARAH CATHARINE SWAIN On Nov. 18, Sarah Catharine(Katie) Swain, passed quite suddenly into the larger, richer life, Deceased was daughter of Thomas and Eliza Werry and was born Nov. 16th, 1863, on Concession 4, not far from Blackstock. On Feb. 3rd, 1892, she was united in i» _ marriage, with Stanford Swain, who * predeceased her. March 22, 1936. Shortly afterward they moved to what was known as the Woodley Farm, Cartwright, where she resided during the remainder of her life, There is left to mourn the passing of a good and gracious woman, these children: Lewis, Herbert and Harold, Blackstock, Weir of Timmins, Annie (Mrs. M.R. Sandreson, Toronto), Ag- nes (Mrs. Clarence Marlow, Black- stock), Margaret (Mrs. Oakley Carley of Cavan). The second son, Roy, was killed in France in 1917; two brothers, Albert Werry, Blackstock, and Lewis Werry, Punta Gorda, Florida, and one sister, Nora (Mrs. Andrew Power, of Lindsay), and 12. grandchildren, The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Bruce Harrison, assisted by Archdeacon Simpson. A former pas- tor and close friend, Rev. R. G.:Car-' ruthers, Toronto, being unable to at-' tend, expressed by a communication ead ir her. minister, his high regard "or what 'he termed *A Beautiful Life" Pallbearers were nephews: William' VanCamp, Wilbert Werry, Carman Werry, Harry VanCamp, Harold Wer- ry, Wilfred Power. The beautiful floral tributes besides _ those from relatives and friends in- cluded wreaths 'from Blackstock Uni- ted Church W.A,, Victorian Women's Institute, Nor th Parkdale United Church W.A., North Parkdale Official Board, Interment was in United Cemetery; Cadmus. * The Junior Fomandos Branch, of the Junior Red Cross, of Blackstock - "Public.Sekico), held their regu'ar meet- ing in the school, on the: afternoon of * Wednesday, - December '22nd. Owing to the absence of the President, the : Vice-President, Joyce Venning took the chair. ~The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting, which were adopted as read. The treasurer her report showing a balance on $38.66: The bills in connec- he. Christmas concert were , the treasurer was instruct- th The secretary read nd Christmas card received "Purdy, Halifax, thanking rs for the ditty bag re- also read a letter-thank- nbers for the donation to ague during Navy Week. led to use most of the pro- Christmas concert in war he next meeting Jessie : and Keith VanCamp were 0 the program, and Marjorie nd race Graham the games. on of 76¢c. was taken, For RSI TRIAL: \ THE THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. who have. pure A: chased their Christmas gifts from Christian's Electric ; ai SHE -- 4 ' the next meeting it was decided to an- swer the roll call with a New Year's resolution. The program was of a Christmas theme, Some games fol- lowed and théh the meeting adjourned. MP ---- SEAGRAVE On Thursday evening, December 16, Rev. Mr, Bryce, a missionary from India home on furlough for two years, 'interested us very much with his moving pictures of India. The pic- tures described the great jungles, the people, the animals and especially the work of the missionary on the lives of the Indian people, Seagrave Sunday School held its annual Christmas concert on Wednes- day evening, December 22nd. The program consisted of choruses, drills, pantomimes, recitations and dialogues by the members of the Sunday School. The committee in charge were Mrs, J. Tobin, Mrs. W. Tristram and Mrs. B. Dowson, . Everyone enjoyed the pro- gram and especially Santa, Much credit is due to the committee for their efforts. Mrs, Wm. Burton, of Lindsay, is visiting: at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. King. L.A.C. Ross Wooldridge of the R. ALF. stationed near Winnipeg, is home until after Christmas. Pte. Mansell (Sandy) Stone of Van- couver, Harold Scott R.C.A.F., of Arnprior, Ont., Corp. Harvey Clark, of Simcoe, spent Christmas at their respective homes; also Pte. Merlin Stone of New Brunswick, spent the Christmas holiday at home. . Mrs. F. Billingham and daughter Beryl of Toronto, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Moon. Cyril Bryant, of the R.C.A.F., son of the late Roy amd Mrs. Bryant, of Western Canada, is spending Christ- mas leave with his relatives at Sea- grave, Mr. and Mrs. Tristram, Dorothy and Tom, spent Christmas at the home of i Mr. and Mrs. Eagleson. Murs. Joe Dowson of Fingerboard, is spending the winter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dowson, On Monday evening, December 20, Mr. and Mrs; Sleep-entertained the orchestra. A lovely supper was served to twelve members. After supper Santa gave and each member was pre- Lpented with a gift and candy from Mr. and Mrs. Sleep. Glen Wanamaker, on behalf of the members, thanked Mr. and Mrs, Sleep, not only for the even. ing's . entertainment, but for. the many evenings they have been enter- tained. Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Moon of To. ronto, .spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Moon. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Powell of Lind- say, spent Sunday at the home of Mr, and Mrs. C. We Moon, Seagrave School Notes The meeting of the Bluebird branch, Junior Red Cross, was: held on the 20th of Dec., in the Seagrave School. The president, Mae Thompson, oc- cupied the chair. Eunice Fishley 'act- ed as secretary. The meeting opened with the Junior Red Cross song, fol- lowed by the motto. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Collection - amounted to $2.05. The Health, Humane and Ser- vice report was read. It was moved by Vera Thompson and seconded by Leona Reynolds that we send the pro- ceeds from the bazaar and Christmas concert to the British Christmas Cheer Fund. The program opened with a " = 7 Vs! ~| decided success, Ee pe , ------ -- chorus, "Hurrah for the Christmas Time" by the pupils; tollowed by a recitation, "When Santa Claus Comes" by Marion Forster; a. dialogue; fol- lowed by a piano solo by Leona Rey- nolds; a guitar and piano duet by Marion and Eunice Fishley; recitation, "The Look-Out Man" by Allan Hicks; Junice Fishley played a piano number followed by the rhythm band; a two- part chorus, "Shepherds Watched their Flocks; a dialogue, "Fright be- fore Christmas"; Graham Lester gave a recitation, Christmas"; a song "Tick, Tack" was given by the juniors; the whole rhy- thm band played again as did Gordon Fishley and Eunice Fishley. The pro- gram closed with God Save the King. A bazaar followed the concert and the proceeds amounted to $14.00, MANCHESTER Donald Christie, Veterinary, of To- ronto, John Christie, R.C.A.F, St. Thomas, were home for the Christmas holiday. T Gnr, Harry McMaster, R.C.A., has|- returned to his duties at Shelbourne, N.S. after spending a furlough with his parents and friends. Miss M. Walls is spending. ¢ a few days in Toronto. Mr, and Mrs, Biggar, of Toronto, were guests of Mrs, Jas, McMaster on Sunday. «Mr. A. Reason and family spent the week-end with Mr, Reason's parents at Saintfield. Miss Rose McMaster, Gnr, Harry and Mrs, Hill and son Gordon, spent Christmas holidays with their parents. A number of young folk from here enjoyed Christmas afternoon skating on Lake Scugog. Mrs, Ella Vernon was visiting Mrs, Harold Archer for the week-end. Another one of our boys, Earl In- nis has got his call to the army. The Christmas tree program put on by the Public School pupils, December 22nd, and the Sunday School, was a ~The music teacher, Mrs. B: Dobson and the school {teacher trained, The young people's play undar the direction of Mrs, Fred Lamb and Mrs. Arthur Fielding was remarkably well given, The play was entitled "Merry Molly Malone", The parts were taken by Alberta Roberts, Sophle Goreskl, 'Mac Christie, Alan Walsh, Mra. Earl Innes, Wesley Johnson and Doreen Johnson. Proceeds $17.00, Miss Margaret Johns attended the wedding of Else Heldt and Lieut. Sam Settner, in Toronto, on December 24. Holstein News The December issue of the Holstein |- Friesian Journal reports another out- standing record for the herd of Ed- ward Oyler, Port Perry. Creator Piebe Alcartra in the two year old class, 865 day division, produced by twice a day milking 17,213 Ibs, milk with 697 Ibs. of butter fat. She was first for milk and fifth tor fat in her class. This heifer comes from a fam- ily of high producers. Both sire and dam were bred and owned by Mr. Oyler. The sire, Creator Alcartra Ab- bekerk, was the son of Segls Creator Alcartra, .a cow which made the fine record of 24,000 Ibs. milk with 871 Ibs. butter fat, INTRA AZ NNSA RAS FRR "A Child's Song for|, McMaster, Mr. and Mrs. | Extracts from Fin. Statement, cont. SEE PAGE FIVE "DISBURSEMENTS Share of Fire Insurance, 1942 .........ciis rsh stsaatsniia Share of Office expense Share of Office Stationery Bank Bal. as at Dec, 31, 19438 ..... DISBURSEMENTS Pumping, Hydro Salaries and Wages-- Engineer, R. J. Tinsley Sec. Treasurer, H. G. Hutcheson Wages--Pay Rolls Debentures-- Paid on Principal comin sored Interest © Income Tax, 7% Materials Purchased, etc. Hydro Fuel Gasoline R. B. Smallman, acct. ... Wm. Cock, caring ... Stan Causley .. Freight Canaca Brass Co. Carnegie Hardware Canada Valve & Hydrant .... 207.46 6832.51 $7794.04 Cash on deposit with Corporation Floating Liabilities Share of Insurance Policy 1043 Liquid Surplus ... 86.64 5878.04 $6913.58 q101 1001 £06 206 €18 69% oN 100725 PIO ae-Ag "gone reisu] OIPAH panssy asodmg 100995 Y3tg Azeaqry Anand 100428 dlqnd : UOISUNXT UIBWINEM Laeprewaiddng 9361 9361 3361 Is) £861 LZ61 | | '» junowry | pans 1eu3uQ | 000007 00°000'S3 00°000°0% 99°I88'6T$ | ha 4:18 1861 00°0 9961T 9961 9¥6T nL sung %%y % g % gq % 9 ore \ SPL ul pred TedRung £P6I 9g YAAWADHA LV SV 193d FIN INIA J0 LNTFWILV.LS SL¥3L3S IL'SIVYS .16°29Y LT'PIET 092 \ 18798 ¢ 99'888T$ + 8pel ur preg |30 oouereg 9sarequl 920L0°6¥% redpaug ELE HIGH SCHOOL RECEIPTS Balance from 1942 : $ Provincial Legislative, Grant... $2620.67 Less Superannuation stir ieies . 394.80 Liters - Supumsing 22614 we 2125.71 1726.83 61.16 245.64 6666.98 600.00 : 836.60 32.73 8600.00 128.06 12.00 : 87.00 Agri, and Home Econgmics ....i. © Music Grant .. Ontario County 1942 balance .. __Ontario County Maintenance ..... "Ontario Colinty Agricultural Grant ok : Victoria County, maint Durham: County, maintenance .... Municipal: Rate Materials sold Assembly Hall rents Cadet Grant Debentures-- SF old School (last payment) vinnie 206,00 New, School +..2602.00 Interest on deferred Deb. isin. 200,00 \ L ; 8008.00 : re rr {4 A fet} : | $18,505.80 DSBs uy Teachers' Salaries ARR wenn L10000 Less Superannuation Shed ABW, & Income Tax. Music ren Library supplies Agriculture supplies Home Economics supplies .... Phone, Light, Water Printing and Advertising ... Postage, Excise and Express Entrance Exams. and Prizes 0.E.A. and School Journals .. Cadet and Exp Miscellaneous TTI TTP PPP TPR SPIT 88.00 12.80 pet el $16,068.58 38,008.00 519.81 $18,595,89 . FUEL SAVER and a life-saver too, because GYPROC WOOL INSULA: | TION brings year "round comfort to your home, Debentures paid 'by Corporation .... - Balance to next account Warm in Winter--with less fuel; Cool and "Pleasant in Summer Let us measure your house and give you an estimate INSULATION Is inexpensive and easy to install in YOUR home. = : FIRE PROOF ~ PERMANENT REESOR'S FUEL & LUMBER F. 'E, Reesor Phone =v F. G. Reesor GERROW BROS. and STAFF | wish to thank their Inahy customers for their very kind patronage throughout the year 1943, 'and wish everyone "A Bappy, Wictartons, and Prosperous New Year We wish Yor you -- and Prosperity for © the New Year